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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.88, 1,667.84 and 563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.88, 1,667.84 and 563.40 is: 845.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.88 : 1,667.84 = 563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.88/1,667.84 = 563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.88x = 1,667.84 × 563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.88x = 939,661.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,661.06/1,111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.11

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